NMI News Service
Good Morning Marianas January 22, 2026
- Title
- Good Morning Marianas January 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:35:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
- Title
- Galvin Deleon Guerrero backs tighter border posture, cites birth tourism and security risks
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Congressional candidate Galvin Deleon Guerrero released a statement backing a stronger border-security posture as federal senators push changes to EVS-TAP and the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, saying the CNMI should revive tourism in a safe, sustainable way without repeating “mistakes of the past.”
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- MVA’s Taijeron urges safeguards over termination as senators push to end EVS-TAP
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- After three U.S. senators urged DHS to revoke EVS-TAP and change CNMI visa waiver rules, MVA Managing Director Jamika Taijeron said the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program remains a lawful cornerstone of Marianas economic stability and urged continued safeguards and compliance improvements—warning termination would bring severe economic consequences.
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- Guam honors two new apprenticeship graduates in HVAC, heavy equipment mechanics
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam’s Registered Apprenticeship program recognized two new graduates in HVAC and heavy construction equipment mechanics during a Guam Contractors Association membership meeting at the Westin Resort Guam, highlighting local talent building skilled careers through paid training and credentialed trades.
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- CNMI Innovation Incubator sets “Love Local” Valentine’s pop-up market for Feb. 7
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Save the date: The CNMI Innovation Incubator is bringing “Love Local” — a Valentine’s-themed pop-up market — to Beach Road Plaza on Saturday, Feb. 7 (4–7 p.m.), featuring local entrepreneurs, artists, Valentine’s-themed products, food, and family-friendly activities.
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- Saipan Mayor to DPW: Repaint faded road lines, address lighting concerns on key northbound routes
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Jose Blas Camacho is asking DPW to repaint faded road markings on two stretches from San Vicente Post Office to Facey Farms, and Tanapag Mobil to Marpi, as well as to address community concerns about limited roadway lighting from Kensington Hotel to Marpi.
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- Guam Governor, Lieutenant Governor host Japan delegation led by PM’s special advisor
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio met with a Japanese government delegation led by Prime Minister’s Special Advisor Sadamasa Oue at Adelup, with leaders discussing strengthening Japan–Guam economic ties and building direct channels with Japanese trade officials.
- Title
- CUC schedules power interruption for Talafofo on January 28
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC is advising customers in Talafofo of a scheduled power service interruption on Wednesday, January 28. For updates, monitor CUC’s official channels or call the hotline (670) 236-4333. Emergency Customer Service: (670) 664-4282.
- Title
- Viewer Video: Manta Ray Says Hello
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A surprise visitor greeting the team at Saipan Stevedore this morning. We've received unconfirmed reports this beauty was trying to register for classes at Saipan Southern High School. #mantamantamanta #rayrayray
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- Apatang hosts Korea University delegation to discuss partnership with NMC, educational tourism
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Governor David M. Apatang hosted a Korea University delegation on January 15 to discuss establishing a sister university partnership with Northern Marianas College—an initiative the administration says could expand educational opportunities and support the CNMI’s educational tourism sector.
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- HANMI urges stakeholder input on visa waiver debate, says senators’ data outdated
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- HANMI Chairman Dennis Seo is urging federal policymakers to engage CNMI stakeholders before making visa waiver changes, saying some data cited in the Jan. 15 senators’ letter is outdated and stressing that EVS-TAP pre-screens PRC travelers and remains a critical tool for the Commonwealth’s economic stability.
- Title
- Accessible Parking
- Runtime
- 15:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Don't park in the blue if it's not for you. Here's a clip from today's Good Morning Marianas where we went on a little tear about the people who have no business parking in handicap spaces.
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- King-Hinds pushes back on senators’ call to revoke EVS-TAP,
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds says changes to EVS-TAP or the CNMI-Guam Visa Waiver Program are not warranted right now, disputing claims that birth tourism is overwhelming the Commonwealth Health Center and warning that abrupt changes to lawful travel programs could hit a tourism economy she says is “on life support.”
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- US Senators ask DHS to revoke CNMI visa waiver for Chinese nationals
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Three U.S. senators are asking DHS to revoke the CNMI travel authorization that allows visa-free entry for Chinese nationals for up to 14 days, better known as EVS-TAP. They aim to require standard tourist visas, citing birth tourism and national security concerns and the end to Hong Kong’s participation in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program.
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- Team Marianas eyes charter flight to cut travel time for 2027 Tahiti Pacific Games
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Team Marianas could travel to the 2027 Tahiti Pacific Games on a charter flight as the Northern Marianas Sports Association works to cut the Saipan-to-Tahiti trip from an estimated 20–30 hours (with layovers) to about 10 hours. The Games run July 24–Aug. 8, 2027, with an initial delegation target of 200+ athletes and officials.
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- CNMI Corrections gets opioid settlement funding for officer training on substance use disorders
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The CNMI Department of Corrections received Opioid Proceeds Council funding to provide specialized, trauma-informed training for officers working with justice-involved individuals affected by substance use disorders—supporting safety, rehabilitation, and recovery inside facilities and in the community.
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- House passes King-Hinds bill to open SBA microloan program to CNMI
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. House passed H.R. 3496 — the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Access Act — a King-Hinds bill that would extend SBA microloan program eligibility to the CNMI and expand access to microloans of up to $50,000 for small businesses. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate.
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- HSEM to test all-hazard mobile siren Friday along Marpi–San Juan–Route 36
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Heads up, Saipan: HSEM will be troubleshooting and testing the all-hazard mobile siren on Friday, Jan. 23, from 1:30–3:30 p.m., with multiple activations (about two minutes each) along a route from Marpi Landfill through San Juan and ending at Route 36. This is only a test—no action is needed.
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- Guam DOAG announces new cashier window hours starting Jan.uary28
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam DOAG says new cashier window hours start Jan. 28: open 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Monday–Friday, closed for lunch 12–1 p.m., and closed on Government of Guam holidays.
- Title
- Good Morning Marianas January 21, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:14:52
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- FULL INTERVIEW: SCC President Joe Guerrero and SCC Executive Director Kimberly Camacho
- Runtime
- 27:08
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its Business Person of the Year and board installation gala on Saturday, January 31 at Kensington Hall, with proceeds supporting the Chamber scholarship program.
Tickets are $100 per person (VIP table: $1,000 for eight). Awards include Business Person of the Year plus Chamber Member, Small Business, Nonprofit, and Public Agency of the Year. The Chamber says Berger Comer & Associates will tally and audit votes this year.
Info and registration are available through the Chamber’s website calendar, by visiting Marianas Business Plaza (Suite 201A), or calling 234-7150.
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- Saipan Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year gala
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its Business Person of the Year and board installation gala on Saturday, January 31 at Kensington Hall, with proceeds supporting the Chamber scholarship program.
Tickets are $100 per person (VIP table: $1,000 for eight). Awards include Business Person of the Year plus Chamber Member, Small Business, Nonprofit, and Public Agency of the Year. The Chamber says Berger Comer & Associates will tally and audit votes this year.
Info and registration are available through the Chamber’s website calendar, by visiting Marianas Business Plaza (Suite 201A), or calling 234-7150.
- Title
- Off The Hill January 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:39:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Are you ready for some real talk? Tonight's Off The Hill with Marissa Renee Flores will hit some of our most pressing issues head on.
Call the show (670) 789-2323.
- Title
- Off The Hill with Marissa Flores returns tonight at 6:30pm.
- Runtime
- 0:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Off The Hill with Marissa Flores returns tonight at 6:30pm. Watch it live here on the NMI News Service.
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- Guam Lt. Governor Tenorio elected to lead Aerospace States Association executive board
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam Lt. Governor Joshua F. Tenorio has been elected chairman of the Aerospace States Association executive board, a national nonprofit that advocates on federal aerospace and aviation policy representing states, territories and tribal nations.
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- Jeff Hafley reaches agreement with Dolphins to become coach, AP source says
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- AP source: The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement to hire Jeff Hafley as their next head coach, replacing Mike McDaniel after four seasons. Hafley, the former Boston College head coach and Packers defensive coordinator, is set to reunite in Miami with new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan as the franchise begins a broader reset.
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- Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons falling short of reaching Super Bowl
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott on Monday after nine seasons that turned the team into a perennial contender but fell short of a Super Bowl trip. Owner Terry Pegula announced a leadership restructure with GM Brandon Beane promoted to president of football operations as Buffalo begins a new coaching search.
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- DPS: Officer Earl Borja resigns as alleged assault investigation continues
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- DPS says Officer Earl Borja has resigned effective this morning and is confirmed as one of two officers under investigation in connection with an alleged assault reported to have occurred Dec. 19, 2025. DPS says the case remains under criminal investigation by the Attorney General’s Investigations Unit, while DPS’ PRO continues its administrative review.
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- Good Morning Marianas January 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:08:23
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
- Title
- AP - Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
- Runtime
- 0:13
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- A text message released by Norway shows President Donald Trump tying his push for “complete and total control” of Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, as tensions rise with U.S. allies over tariffs and Arctic security. Thousands protested in Greenland, while European and NATO leaders urged de-escalation. Full AP story on NMI News Service.
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- Op-Ed: When Silence Puts Federal Funding at Risk
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Op-Ed by Glenn Smith: A CDBG-DR applicant says the Northern Mariana Islands Housing Corporation (NMHC) acknowledged his grievance on Oct. 28, 2025 and promised a response by Dec. 27, 2025, but as of January 2026, he says he has received none, and also says a records request has produced no documents. Smith argues the lack of responses raises HUD compliance concerns and could put the program at greater oversight risk.
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- Good Morning Marianas January 19, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:26:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
- Title
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Marianas
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- On Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Marianas, we're sharing the full text of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered Aug. 28, 1963.
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- Op-Ed: The High Seas Treaty Is a Win for the Ocean, and for the Peoples Who Have Always Cared for It
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The newly adopted High Seas Treaty, also known as the BBNJ Agreement, isn’t perfect, but it marks a historic shift in how the world governs the open ocean. In this Op-Ed, (Eipéráng) Gregorie Michael Towai argues the treaty moves high seas management toward stewardship, with tools like marine protected areas, environmental impact assessments, and more equitable benefit-sharing for marine genetic resources while recognizing the deep, relational ocean knowledge Pacific Island communities have carried for generations.
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- WATCH THE FINISH: Krista Hawley takes inaugural Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey 81km Run!
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- WATCH THE FINISH: Krista Hawley takes inaugural Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey 81km Run!
- Title
- Krista Hawley takes inaugural Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey 81km Run!
- Runtime
- 4:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Krista Hawley takes inaugural Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey 81km Run!
- Title
- Good Morning Marianas January 16, 2026
- Runtime
- 54:30
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
- Title
- CUC Schedules Water Service Interruption for Parts of Chalan Kiya on Jan. 20
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CUC has scheduled a water service interruption for parts of Chalan Kiya on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Customers in affected areas may experience low to no water pressure during that time.
- Title
- Immigration Court Update for Cui Lijie
- Runtime
- 12:55
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- NMI News Service was outside immigration court in Saipan as former IPI Chairwoman Cui Lijie made her initial appearance. The court continued bond and removal proceedings, with the next hearing set for January 27.
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- Former IPI Chairwoman Faces Immigration Court in Saipan, Judge to Review Bond on January 27th
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Former Imperial Pacific International Chairwoman Cui Lijie appeared in Saipan immigration court on Jan. 16, where a judge reviewed bond issues ahead of her removal proceedings later this month. Cui acknowledged she was once considered a billionaire from Macau casino operations but said she no longer has significant net worth. Her next hearing is set for Jan. 27.
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- U.S. Air Force Community Day set Jan. 20 at Saipan International Airport; C-17 and C-130 on display
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Saipan residents can check out U.S. Air Force aircraft up close at Community Day on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Francisco C. Ada / Saipan International Airport. Static displays listed include a C-17 Globemaster III and a C-130 Hercules.
- Title
- Emma Perez joins UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant as fiscal officer
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- UOG CIS & Sea Grant has hired 500 Sails founder Emma Perez as its new fiscal officer, with responsibilities supporting grant-funded work on island sustainability, coastal resilience, climate adaptation, and marine stewardship across Guam and Micronesia.
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- CHCC says SAMHSA rescinded prior termination notice tied to grant funding
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- CHCC says SAMHSA has rescinded a prior termination communication tied to specific grant funding, confirming continuation of affected programs, after CHCC activated continuity plans to maintain services.
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- NMC keeps Spring 2026 classes on As Terlaje campus; add/drop extended through Jan. 30
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Northern Marianas College says Spring 2026 classes will stay on the As Terlaje campus when the term begins Jan. 20, and the add/drop period has been extended through Jan. 30. Students are encouraged to check Portal+ for schedule updates.
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- CNMI expands Operation Governor’s Digital Connect to provide laptops, tech help for manåmko’
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Governor’s Office says Operation Governor’s Digital Connect is expanding to support manåmko’ across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, providing eligible seniors laptops and hands-on digital help through the Office of Aging. Voucher issuance is set to begin Feb. 23, with registration at the Manamko’ Center in Garapan.
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- Moylan joins bipartisan push after SAMHSA grant cuts; funding restored, answers sought
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Guam Rep. James Moylan says he joined a bipartisan letter seeking answers after SAMHSA grant terminations that included $6 million for Guam programs. The release says the order was later rescinded and funding restored for more than 2,000 grants.
- Title
- Good Morning Marianas January 15, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:08:18
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Call the show (670) 789-2323!
#NMINewsService #SaipanNews #CNMINews #MarianasNews #PacificNews #IslandNews #BreakingNews #LocalNews #USTerritoryNews #NewsUpdate #WatchNow #Saipan #NorthernMarianaIslands #CNMI #Tinian #Rota #MarianasStrong #MarianasProud #IslandLife #IslandCommunity #ChamorroCulture #CarolinianCulture #IslandVoices #PacificIslanders #MarianasCulture #GoodMorningMarianas #LiveFromSaipan #MarianasMorningShow #CommunityTalk #IslandRadio #CNMISports #SaipanBasketball #HighSchoolSports #CNMIGov #CNMIPolitics #CNMICourt #SaipanEvents #IslandFestival #LocalHeroes #Palau #pacificminigames2025 #PacificGames #September11th #NFL #BillsMafia #deepseamining #settlementfund #taiwan #venezuela
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- FULL INTERVIEW: Krystal Paco-San Agustin January 15, 2026
- Runtime
- 34:36
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Krystal Paco-San Agustin joined Good Morning Marianas to talk about her transition from Adelup to the private sector—and the three habits she says make or break public communication: accessibility, managing expectations, and follow-through.
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- Saipan Marathon 2026 a World Athletics World Rankings Competition
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Saipan is getting ready for Saipan Marathon 2026 on March 7. Northern Marianas Athletics and the Marianas Visitors Authority have invited Oceania Athletics Association member federations to take part, with the race listed as a World Athletics World Rankings Competition.
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- Paco-San Agustin: “Accessibility, managing expectations, follow-through”
- Runtime
- 0:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Krystal Paco-San Agustin joined Good Morning Marianas to talk about her transition from Adelup to the private sector—and the three habits she says make or break public communication: accessibility, managing expectations, and follow-through.
